I try playing the most popular violin riffs after only hearing them ONCE👂🏼

[@RayChenViolinist]

I should practice the last one and see how long it would take me to learn it properly. Well, you know where: tonicmusic.app/join-in 🎵

[@agatafurczyk9149]

I find your playing, humour and facial expressions equally entertaining (comment comming from facial expressions pro 😆). Thank you for sharing your energy with us 😄

[@azdruval8536]

Will be great to see you learn a classical work by ear could something for violin or other instrument will be great any way😀

[@sssaaaa11]

So... maby you can learn Ballade in g-minor on piano? haha 😅That wolud be something 😎

[@Lazyxsoul]

bink's sake butchered but not that i can play it so i would say nice try lol

[@sabrinai]

To quote Eddy here, "It's not about perfect pitch, it's actually about memory!"

[@orrfrank2568]

perfect pitch (or at least a REALLY high level of relative pitch) is kind of required tho

[@sabrinai]

@@orrfrank2568 of course!

[@joobin814]

@@orrfrank2568 Relative pitch is essentially the application of memory. That's why musicians that train in it can play by ear, even if they aren't gifted with perfect pitch. They memorized the relative differences in pitch between notes through repeated exposure.

[@niels3653]

so true :xD i have perfect pitch but there's no way i could remember something after hearing it only one

[@hlarjay7503]

Shoutout to ray making this video knowing damn well its not making a cent after the labels get their hands on it

[@RayChenViolinist]

I got flagged by 6 copyright claims 💀

[@snakerely]

💀

[@FlashGamer521]

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[@SonGokuMortal]

🥶

[@AldeasophiaGalvez-hp1uu]

💀

[@jh.y00N]

Your facial expressions are adorable, your skills are world class, and I personally enjoyed this video!😆💖✨👑🎻🌞💎🏆🥇🎖️

[@RayChenViolinist]

Already here? That's awesome - you're going to LOVE this video. By the way, no - it's not Vivaldi's Winter. That's just something to keep you on ice (haha) until the premiere begins🍿

[@ZzSee]

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[@sabrinai]

That dad joke XD

[@agatafurczyk9149]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who loves 4 Seasons 😆

[@jk-ke6gz]

When is this? I love four seasons

[@agatafurczyk9149]

Winter is in separate videos available on Ray's KZbin. They're a few months old.

[@nlinh5462]

The sound of the door closing got me

[@RayChenViolinist]

That was a special moment

[@amandaodom5732]

3 minutes in and I already love this video!! One thing I’ve always thought would be so cool is to hear classical violinists react to or play bluegrass and country music! Especially the song Devil Went Down to Georgia. Bluegrass and country just seem like such different genres from classical I think it’d be so entertaining for traditional violinists to step into that world

[@ahumanmerelybeing]

I go to a lot of bluegrass jams, and we frequently get classically trained violinists who want to dip their toe into bluegrass. I'd say the majority struggle with the transition; it's partly a style thing and partly that classically trained musicians are used to following a conductor and playing exactly what's written on a page, and switching over to bluegrass, where there may or may not be written music and you're often just listening to the people around you and making stuff up as you go, really throws them for a loop. 😂

[@antine1279]

I'd love to hear this as well, particularly folk music like irish music

[@Joie-du-sang]

Black Angels is one of my favorite pieces of all time. I first heart it in college when my composition professor recommended I listen to it. It completely blew my mind. I had no idea instruments could do all these crazy things. I finally got to see it live last year and it was incredible. I was a bit overwhelmed emotionally. Your rendition of it was pretty good. You certainly captured the spirit, though it wasn't quite as terrifying as that section should be. Crumb cheats by having the instruments all amplified, so the super-crunch parts are easier to perform the way he wants them (there's actually notated pitches for it). The score, like all of his scores, is a beautiful work of art. It's worth checking out just to see how he wrote it.

[@natashafranko4951]

You are so talented and wonderful to watch . That is not at all easy . That's quite remarkable to listen once and be able to re play . I wonder what Solieri would think

[@jankirsten1614]

I feel like we need a video of Ray just playing Irish fiddle jigs.

[@WarriorAuranae]

Pleasantly surprised to hear *Rather Be* , it’s a great song that I only just discovered this year. Came for *Bink’s Sake* and was also pleasantly surprised - at your dip into imagination land. 😂 To be fair you listened to a slow version, the one that stuck with me was the more upbeat cover played for partying; it has a faster tempo and is more obviously a “jig” I think.

[@Diadeclaw]

Imagine being in a hotel just chilling and suddenly out of nowhere you hear Giorno’s theme coming from the wall behind you

[@jamdva8176]

I'd knock on the wall.

[@eviculum4518]

actually wild ur so good...being able to play melodies back on your instrument is something i cannot do and i imagine takes a lot of hard work...great job!

[@buffywasright]

*A meteor falls towards the Earth* Ray: “I think I got this” *Meteor splits towards Ray’s house* Ray: “It’s fine, it’s fine”

[@BlackHermit]

Well done, Ray! And Tonic is very good indeed.

[@RayChenViolinist]

Glad you’re enjoying Tonic!

[@hayoolleeviolin9779]

How could you possibly not! Tonic really helped me grow my practice time. ❤❤❤

[@Laynjou]

Hey!! I REALLY Recommend furina's character demo! it has a rather catchy beat to it and it has some violin in it! TIME STAMP: 2:14

[@Opd351]

this is such a cool concept i love seeinh your musical adaptability improvisation may not be a major part of classical music, but thinking on your feet translates to any live medium

[@WhirledPublishing]

I was just given some new music and sent in my recordings after hearing the song a few times - to see a professional violinist tackle a similar challenge is awesome!

[@christaherwig0404]

You bring us a lot of fun. I never want to miss you and your videos again🎉😁

[@reethegirl7822]

Bink's Sake is such an emotional song for me as a One Piece fan. I really want to hear Ray cover it!

[@johngross9394]

When I started playing the violin I started playing by ear. There was so many variables in each song😮 . Very impressive 👍

[@Animefan8050]

Thanks for introducing me to George Crumb's Black Angels, I am now in love with it, such a haunting and visceral three movements.

[@meredith2803]

Excellent more content from my favourite virtuoso.

[@mehraneahmadi645]

Ray you're AWESOME . 🔥👑 With so much love and respect from Iran 💚🤍❤

[@geekynewz]

Is this what the "Suzuki" method of learning music is all about? Playing by ear? Impressive!

[@wongfred9648]

Listen the song again and again to figure out how to play it, but the students of it doesn't good at sight reading because they seldom read the music score

[@aprianhamdan1795]

6:50 is such a brett lofi theme in crack

[@marinKem]

whenever I feel like punting my violin through the walls, I always watch ray:) helps me recalibrate

[@johnmichaelcanares2633]

Binks' Sake always makes me happy and sad at the same time.

[@pillagerbruh8972]

So impressed by how he just easily picks up the notes and turns it into almost the same riff! 🎻

[@oongaboongagang]

Oooooh!!! I like this!!! Please make this a series!!!

[@KM_Ultimate]

Thank you Ray for the violins on amazon video, im getting the bunnel as my 3rd instrument and first violin!

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

I got a Bunnel, used, and I really like it. But I won’t buy an instrument off of Amazon. Ever.

[@francessf74]

Love the video!!! i actually would love to hear you play the your lie in april piece you attempted in this video! it would be an awesome video idea since that anime has quite a few classical pieces for violin and BIG fanbase that love those pieces! Love what you do Ray!

[@yashjindal2334]

Binks Sake stole my heart😭🔥

[@BlackViolinist_]

Ray tryin to lock the door with his Violin😂😂😂 9:40

[@HbestArtiaga1983]

I really love how you play the binks sakes

[@alandoan1640]

Really going off the deep end going from Shut Down (Paganini easy version) to George crumb.

[@ZzSee]

The trailer is more of Ray dancing than playing the violin 🤩 🎻 love it though 💅✌🏻

[@Nymeria0]

Wow! I'm not going to miss this one.

[@aimaylim310]

Attracted by binks sake... hahaha... Nice ... end up , whole video is amazing 👏

[@sabrinai]

A flexing perfect pitch video 😜! Can't wait.

[@rest5746]

Omg just starting to watch it made me think that "it would be fun if you try to play 'The Virtuoso' in one hearing" ... THEN BOOM!!! I didnt expect you to actually do it in this video!!! Thanks so much for this 😭 ... Ive been a Jhin fan for my entire life 😭 Also we, the Jhin community would love to see you learn the piece in 30 mins as well 🤣🖤

[@RayChenViolinist]

ok

[@sparklingmagnolia]

Wow, I’m just amazed at Ray’s being able to pick out the notes and chords just listening to it one time…for me, if I listen to it non-stop for a whole day, then, maybe one bar? if I have a piano in front of me?😂

[@laniakeadev.2271]

Same.

[@nikitafang5137]

OMG, I’m laughing so hard Editor San definitely went soft on Ray this time 😂 And more Paganinis please!

[@timothyyambing6160]

Looks like Ray's editor-chan is stepping up

[@sallynewey9675]

The Manchester collective did a performance that brought together Crumb and Schubert and called it death and transfiguration. Both worked really well under this title as both composers struggled during their lives particularly at the point when they write the music

[@alexandersiow8410]

Black Angels sounds like somebody trying to destroy their violin.😭😭

[@purpletiger9313]

Ray, your Crumb was so funny -- had me tears, you are a comedian.

[@hankstephens5543]

I’m in Japan but unfortunately didn’t know you were here in 2022. Hope you’ve got a tour date lined up for Japan!

[@claires3528]

This was fun. Thank you for sharing. Sorry about the copy strikes. You should try doing a version of Rush E!

[@This-isGirl]

Oh please make a video of Chopin's piece 🙏🏻

[@RainbowAceOfSpades]

Would love to see Ray react or learn a Ne Obliviscaris song, a metal band from Australia featuring the violinist Tim Charles.

[@sehnazece5726]

please play Binks Sake in a separate video

[@VirgoLunaKnight]

It would be cool to see violin music from other countries like say Indian classical 😅

[@ayohimura]

I just came from listening to AJR's world's smallest violin and now I'm listening to the world's best violin. ❤

[@solace0316]

had a bad day but ray posted now im happy happy

[@itdock]

Thanks for the content!

[@vaniladaressureicao7400]

Just shutdown and up caught me😻💐

[@rikuikeda7100]

pls do more of these vids!!!

[@Joannameow455]

I love your video's!

[@1dregae]

That was really enjoyable, thank you! I would love to hear your advice for improv playing!

[@adolfuschrysratotteacher2348]

8:00 "Wow.... its a solo violaaaaaaaaa!!!! 😯oh,.... its a cello 😌"

[@ynot5478]

Chutzpah makes for entertaining violin content-bravo for the interpretations and thanks for sharing the video. It is, as always, such a delight.

[@txsphere]

i don't know who does the editing but the unicorns were hilarious.

[@sayr0538]

Hey Ray, bro I have a big big challenge for you, Im from Slovakia and our old culture Is Folk / Folklore , the best of the best of all folk groups are crazy musicians, I can hit you up with some video, I think you would love it, I bet you can learn it and it would be maybe good content too, I am myself a musician and i Love your videos, All regards ;)

[@tanyasamie8110]

You are amazing 😍😍😍😍🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@PauloBaptista-jj6ek]

Great perfect pitch!

[@eldoubleu2250]

C minor = looking up to the heavens for divine intervention

[@rachellekatz2478]

Oh man! I’m going to miss it😢

[@DoctorTako]

Was really hoping the Bleach senna would be in here but still great to hear so many different pieces!

[@michaelhang4892]

nailed it

[@703elee]

bizarre times we live in....hearing anime themes being played on a Strad

[@cantcomplane]

Fun! Next time add Michael Cleveland, bluegrass, Orange Blossom Special, or Lee Highway!

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Or Jason Carter!

[@ahumanmerelybeing]

Have you heard Michael Cleveland's Jerusalem Ridge? 🤯 Absolutely nuts. In all the best ways.

[@BLUE_BVS_Official]

Ray Chen and a BLACKPINK riff....this is THEE best day

[@kenhuang3820]

Best person to take advice from is uour friend Rob Landes he seems hace ability to listen to a song pretty quick and have his own twisr to it...but great job Ray you did amazing job 👏😊

[@johndeer4250]

yess let’s see!

[@chr7scr592]

You should try "In the palace - agitato" from hunter x hunter

[@MrInterestingthings]

Yes , Mr . Chen start a contemporary Quartet your star power could make classical music popular agai . Living composers are doing remarkable things . George Crumb recently died but these sounds so new in the 1960's are now head in almost every unusualthemed or horror film we see now adays . Now we know why Schonberg ,Messiaen,Penderecky and Ligeti etc. had to happen .

[@Lookatthisguy0017]

Alternative Title: Ray flex so hard that It hit my self esteem 😂

[@penguinlover2274]

This was really fun to watch, thank you

[@LordCarmesimXXVII]

What E string are you now using with Dynamo?

[@toonbax3]

In the Palace Lamentoso/Agitato from Hunter x Hunter would be so awesome to hear him try!!

[@daviddaasian9685]

this man has the ability to play 200 notes in a row by ear...

[@minerfinger6814]

TBH while listening to the up part I was more focused on the movie being shown in the corner and the music fitted right in.

[@ji1511]

U r soooo talented n hilarious. 😂 I thoroughly enjoyed that. 😊

[@bebo_xs]

Respect for one piece Bink's sake, i legit almost cried

[@reveriesend4668]

Once in a while, someone should make Ray listen to some Genshin pieces.

[@jnee3873]

Wowowowowoowowowowo, Lovely Interpretation- Says the Violin. Funny ddddddddicy things😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅. It makes me laugh(in a good way). Your ear hears too well.❤❤❤❤

[@aosudhanix]

Please make a video playing the piece from your lie in april

[@NgocAnhNguyen-1501]

Ohhh I hope you will do this content again in the future 🙌 High recommend it will have one of the songs from Honkai Star Rail game hehe 😊 And I just wanna say that the way the editer do makes you look so cute 😂.

[@gatolatinodj.]

Master 👌

[@luniqueabs]

Next steps : - Bought a loop pedal - Doing live stream with chat request :D

[@tishdup]

I loved the Irish one

[@vothanhthien4687]

7:28 My old door is alarming 😂😂

[@alexbiliboaca]

Hey Ray! Love your videos. Can you try to play the violin part form "What could've been" by Sting. You don't have to do it after listening to it once haha

[@cellosong]

You are so brave to do this in public - haha! Way to go! Good job!

[@piano.is.a.language]

I think you did great!

[@Sam-Icy]

What?! Henry Lau is a friend of yours? You should definetly do a collab with him if your guy's schedules work out! He loves doing content creation too so I'm sure things will work out sooner or later. Please give it a shot! I and many other would love it.

[@ceruti1866]

Haha.. Great!

[@frixostar5757]

That's a very well trained ear and relative pitch (the least is perfect pitch) 👌👌

[@ajtatosmano2]

Please, try to learn Dance of Eternity! The song has a violin cover played by Unlucky Morpheus.